Job Details

Web Accessibility Specialist (Contract - 1 Year, Possible Extension)

? Philadelphia, PA (Hybrid - 2 Days Onsite)
? State Government Agency
? $40/hour | Full-Time (40 hours/week)

Drive Accessible Web Experiences for an Entire City

A State Government Agency in Philadelphia is seeking a Web Accessibility Specialist to help ensure the City's websites and web applications are accessible, compliant, and usable for all residents.

This role is ideal for a hands-on accessibility professional who thrives at the intersection of testing, remediation, and collaboration with developers. You'll play a key role in improving digital equity by making public-facing web services inclusive and compliant with accessibility standards.

Contract Details

• Duration: 12-month contract with potential for extension
• Schedule: Full-time (40 hours/week)
• Work Model: Hybrid (2 days onsite)
• Location: 1234 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA
• Pay Rate: $40/hour

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive accessibility audits of City websites and web applications
• Remediate and validate web content to meet WCAG 2.1 AA standards
• Utilize tools such as axe DevTools, WAVE, Lighthouse, Siteimprove, and assistive technologies like JAWS and NVDA
• Collaborate with internal development teams and external vendors to resolve accessibility issues, providing detailed guidance on:
  • Semantic HTML
  • WAI-ARIA implementation
  • Keyboard navigation and focus management
  • Color contrast compliance
• Integrate automated accessibility testing into CI/CD pipelines using tools such as axe-core, pa11y, and Lighthouse CI
• Establish pre-deployment accessibility gates to prevent regressions
• Support development and enhancement of the City's internal web crawler for accessibility monitoring
• Review vendor deliverables to ensure accessibility compliance
• Audit and remediate digital documents (PDFs, forms, reports) for compliance with WCAG 2.1 AA, PDF/UA, and Section 508
• Educate and support departmental web teams in adopting accessible design and development best practices
• Partner closely with the Accessibility Architect and OIT Digital Services team to align with enterprise accessibility standards

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in web accessibility testing, auditing, and remediation within enterprise or large-scale environments
• Strong expertise in:
  • WCAG 2.1 AA / AAA
  • WAI-ARIA authoring practices
  • Section 508
  • ADA Title II requirements for web accessibility
• Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript, with the ability to analyze and recommend code-level accessibility fixes
• Hands-on experience with accessibility testing tools such as:
  • axe DevTools
  • WAVE
  • Lighthouse
  • pa11y
• Experience using assistive technologies such as JAWS and NVDA for manual testing

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with government agencies or public sector web accessibility initiatives
• Familiarity with WordPress or similar content management systems
• Experience integrating accessibility testing into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions)
• Experience managing or tracking accessibility defects in development workflows
• Relevant certifications such as:
  • IAAP Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS)
  • DHS Trusted Tester
• Knowledge of:
  • Inclusive design principles
  • Plain-language web content practices

Why This Role Matters

This role directly impacts how residents access vital government services online. Your work will help ensure that City websites are inclusive, compliant, and user-friendly for people of all abilities.

You'll be part of a broader accessibility initiative-helping to build sustainable practices that improve digital experiences across the City.

Apply Today

If you're passionate about web accessibility and enjoy working hands-on with code, tools, and teams to create inclusive digital experiences, we encourage you to apply.

The Midtown Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We are a small, woman-owned business certified by the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). Operating from our headquarters in Washington, DC, we provide trusted staffing services nationwide. Our clients include thousands of the most prestigious Fortune 500 companies, law firms, financial organizations, tech innovators, non-profits, and lobbying firms, as well as federal, state and local government agencies.